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This complete Distance Learning Programme (DLP) resource provides 110 fully answered and illustrated NHS 111 Pathways exam questions for the 2025/2026 academic year, aligned with the University Healthcare Programme. It is an extensive revision and learning tool tailored for students studying remotely or preparing for NHS 111 Health Advisor certification. With in-depth coverage of critical clinical knowledge and the NHS Pathways system, this resource is ideal for those pursuing careers in triage, call handling, urgent care, and patient assessment roles. Covered topics include: Clinical Emergencies: Shock, stroke, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, seizures, and airway obstruction ABC Protocols & Chain of Survival: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, AED usage, CPR delay effects Major & Minor Trauma: Blood loss classification by age group, blunt injuries, burns, falls, and respiratory distress Chronic Conditions & Mental Health: Bipolar disorder, psychosis, PTSD, schizophrenia, diabetes, and dementia Pregnancy-Related Complications: Ectopic pregnancies, amniotic fluid colour, shoulder tip pain, and pre-eclampsia Diagnostic & Triage Concepts: Pathway modules (0–2), KFC model (Known condition, Fixed plan, Current symptoms), inferred questions, restart triage, and question sequencing logic Gastrointestinal & Urinary Issues: Vomiting blood, diarrhoea, stool colour diagnostics, urine infections, flank pain Infectious Disease & Sepsis: Meningitis symptoms, glass test limitations, fever and rigors, sinusitis, wound infections Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders: Hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia (including fruity breath), adrenal crisis, insulin function Communication Protocols: Why certain questions must not be reworded, caller safety, and when to avoid offering a diagnosis This resource is ideal for: Students of Nursing, Paramedic Science, Health and Social Care, and Clinical Support Work Individuals enrolled in NHS 111 Pathways certification courses Health Advisors (HA) and trainees preparing for exams or professional scenarios Distance learners or part-time students in need of structured, self-guided learning support With clearly structured Q&A, detailed rationales, and real-world scenario alignment, this guide is perfect for mastering NHS Pathways logic and clinical judgment needed for non-emergency telephone triage roles. Keywords: NHS 111, distance learning, 2025 exam, call handler, health advisor, ABC protocol, CPR, AED, clinical shock, stroke, meningitis, mental health disorders, trauma injuries, respiratory distress, hypoglycaemia, ectopic pregnancy, KFC model, triage logic, inferred questions, wound infection, gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, insulin, diagnostic pathways

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NHS Pathways DLP Questions 2025/2026
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How long after being deprived of oxygen do cells start to die? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔After 3-5 minutes


What is shock? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Life-threatening condition that occurs

when the cardiovascular system fails for some reason, and is unable to

circulate adequate amounts of oxygen around the body.


List the features of shock - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Skin is cold & clammy


Very weak

Unable to stand up

Pale skin (even blue or grey)

,What does AED stand for? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔automated external

defibrillator

The resuscitation council guidelines indicate that for each minute CPR is

delayed there is a ? reduction in survival rates? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔10%


What is agonal breathing? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Barely breathing or taking

infrequent, noisy gasps. These usually occur about every 10-15 seconds


How common is agonal breathing? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔40% of patients.


What should happen if there is doubt about whether a collapsed person is

displaying agonal breathing? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It should be assumed that

they are not breathing


What is haemophilia? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Hemophilia is usually an inherited

bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.

What piece of information is collected in module 0 that influences the

pathways you can choose at the body map? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Whether the

problem is trauma (injury) or non-trauma (illness)

, What is the definition of chronic illness? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A condition that

persists over a long period of time. Symptoms appear gradually and get

worse despite treatment and change very slowly

What are the 5 age groups within the system and what age range does

each of these cover? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Neonate - 0-1hour


Infant - 1 hour - 12 months

Toddler - 1 - 5 years

Child - 5 - 16 years

Adult - 16years and over

What do you use when someone's symptoms are very vague and there is

no specific pathway available? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use "other symptoms"

pathway


What is a MedicAlert? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Medical alert bracelet/pendant

which identifies their condition and helps healthcare professionals treat

them appropriately


Define what is meant by Blunt injury? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The skin or other

body surface has not been broken but damage has still occurred


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